Event: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Event: Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 3–9)
Event: Malnutrition Awareness Week (Oct. 4–8)
all day event
Event: World Cerebral Palsy Day
Event: Malnutrition Awareness Week (Oct. 4–8)
12:00 pm
Event: Community Bingo
Description: Jackson County Hospital District is providing Community Bingo on the second Tuesday of each month! Enjoy a light lunch and prizes for all bingo winners!
Event: Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 3–9)
10:00 am
Event: Senior Bingo
Location: Senior Citizens Center - 501 North Wells St
Description: Join us at the Senior Citizens Center on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month for Bingo! We will host live bingo with prizes (provided by JCHD and Tria Svatek with Southbrooke Manor) and a light lunch to all attendees. For those requiring transportation please call 361-782-5511 to schedule a ride.
all day event
Event: World Mental Health Day
10:00 am
Event: Senior Day Luncheon & Bingo Bonanza
Location: Harry Hafernick Recreation Center at Brackenridge Park and Campground
Description: Area senior citizens will enjoy a grilled hamburger lunch, bingo, music, prizes, and a variety of health and community service booths. Anyone 55 years of age or older is welcome, including caregivers who give direct care to a senior who is present at the event. 11:30 - 12:30: Indoor Lunch & Musical Entertainment 11:30 - 12:30: Drive-Thru Lunch Service *while supplies last 1:30 - 3:30: Bingo Bonanza Jackson County R Transit will have transportation available for those who need it. Please call (361) 782 - 5511 to make arrangements for transportation to and from the event.
Event: Bone and Joint Health National Action Week (Oct. 12–20)
all day event
Event: Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
all day event
Event: World Sight Day
6:00 am
Event: First Aid and CPR for the General Public
Location: Jackson County Hospital Conference Room
Description: This class, designed for the general public or professionals dealing with children, will teach you basic first and CPR skills. Please note that this class does not cover the advanced instruction needed for healthcare providers. Registration Fee: $50 Register by calling 361-782-7800
all day event
Event: Global Handwashing Day
all day event
Event: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
all day event
Event: World Food Day
10:00 am
Event: Senior Bingo
Location: Senior Citizens Center - 501 North Wells St
Description: Join us at the Senior Citizens Center on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month for Bingo! We will host live bingo with prizes (provided by JCHD and Tria Svatek with Southbrooke Manor) and a light lunch to all attendees. For those requiring transportation please call 361-782-5511 to schedule a ride.
Event: International Infection Prevention Week (Oct. 17–23)
Event: National Healthcare Quality Week (Oct. 17–23)
all day event
Event: National Mammography Day
Event: National Health Education Week (Oct. 18–22)
all day event
Event: World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day
Event: Bone and Joint Health National Action Week (Oct. 12–20)
Event: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Event: National Health Education Week (Oct. 18–22)
all day event
Event: International Stuttering Awareness Day
Event: International Infection Prevention Week (Oct. 17–23)
Event: National Healthcare Quality Week (Oct. 17–23)
all day event
Event: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Event: Respiratory Care Week (Oct. 24–30)
Event: Eye Injury Prevention Month
Event: Health Literacy Month
Event: Healthy Lung Month
12:00 pm
Event: Better Breathers
Description: Those with lung disease and their loved ones are invited to join us the fourth Monday of each month for this supportive event. A light lunch with be served with reservation at no charge. RSVP to 361-782-7813
6:00 pm
Event: Healthcare Providers CPR / First Aid Training
Location: Jackson County Hospital Conference Room
Description: This class is designed for healthcare providers and other individuals needing more advanced CPR instruction. Please note that this class does not accommodate those that have basic CPR instructional needs. Registration Fee: $50 Register by calling 361-782-7800
all day event
Event: World Psoriasis Day
Event: Respiratory Care Week (Oct. 24–30)
all day event
Event: Halloween